When bringing home a newborn baby, you’ve got a lot to think about. From bottles to clothes, formula, and furniture, there’s likely a lot you’re already worried about. Should you be worried about your cat too?

For the most part, cats aren’t dangerous to newborn babies. Newborns don’t get up to much, so there’s no way for your child to interact with your pet. If your feline friend doesn’t care for the baby, he’ll likely just avoid him.

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep your eye open for strange feline behavior. You should also shut the door when your baby is sleeping so your pet can’t disturb him.

You should worry more when your child becomes more mobile. Small children aren’t very good at petting cats! For more tips, plan a visit with your veterinarian Lakeville, MN.